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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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